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Call for Artists: Artsfest '10 in Maryland

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 19, 2010 at 3:30am
September 18 & 19
Solomons, Maryland
Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center
In Association with the Smithsonian Institution

Saturday 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
September 19, 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
150 artists (140 outside/10-12 inside)

Application deadlines:
Artists: March 31
Performers: June 30
Food Vendors: June 30
Organizations: June 30

Established in 1993, Artsfest is an annual juried arts festival organized by Annmarie Garden - a public sculpture park located in Solomons, Maryland - about an hour from the Baltimore-Washington Metro area.

Recognized as one of the top /font>outdoor arts festivals in the Mid-Atlantic region, Artsfest will bring together some of the country's most accomplished artists for a weekend of art, music, food, wine and micro brews at beautiful Annmarie Garden. Bands and entertainment acts perform
continuously throughout the Garden. Artsfest has a loyal crowd.

There are three booth areas - the Tent Circle, the lovely Wooded Path, and indoors in the award-winning Arts Building. Booth space prices range from $25 up to $150. The event is well run with great volunteers who are available to booth sit. We hope you will make Artsfest a must-do on your list of shows!

To apply download the application form: http://www.annmariegarden.org/Events/Artsfest/index.htm
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Here's How I'm achieving My Goals

Posted by Jackie Jacobson on January 26, 2010 at 2:46pm
I thought I knew how to create a goal.I'd think it.I'd write it.I'd keep my focus on it.And then I took a teleseminar from the Goal Diva, and I learned I didn't even know what a goal was. So I wrote a blog post about what I learned and where I learned it.I'm sharing, because it's my time to pay if forward.CHECK IT OUT HEREEnjoy, Jackie
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Where Do Art Fair Artists Go? Kenneth Huff's Story

Posted by Connie Mettler on September 21, 2009 at 6:04pm
An amazing digital artist (and I really mean digital in that he uses the computer as his tool) used to participate in the nation's art fairs. He took top prizes everywhere he went. About five years ago he dropped out to see if he could make it in another arena. It is no surprise to those of us who saw his work to read about his success. Read below and be inspired. From Kenneth Huff: Last week, during the 2009 Ars Electronica Festival in Austria, one of my time-based works was shown, accompanied by the Bruckner Orchester Linz. The concerto for piano, "Lousadzak (The Coming of Light)" by Alan Hovahness, was conducted by Dennis Russell Davis, with Maki Namekawa on piano. The piece was very well-received by the festival audience. There is a brief clip on my blog from the final rehearsal and a photo from the performance: www.kennethahuffblog/comingofthelight I am looking forward to similar events in the future. ---------- * On-going exhibition of work at the Ars Electronica Center Also at the Ars Electronica Center, there is a three-year exhibition of a selection of my still images, Organik Constructions, that is showing in the center's Deep Space projection gallery. An installation photo and links to the exhibition pages can be found here: www.kennethahuff.com/blog/ars-electronicafestival.com The exhibition opened 2 January. I was visiting the Center as it was being built in December and was thrilled to experience my work as the very first images shown in the space, the day the projectors were turned on for the first time. www.kennethahuff.com/blog/2009/01/03/ars-electronica-center ---------- * Blog I have a blog where I am posting current events and news. Occasionally, I also post reference photography, the occasional technical detail and soon, stereoscopic images of my travels. You can find the blog here: www.kennethahuff.com/blog
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Call to Artists!

Posted by Helen Day Art Center on July 7, 2009 at 10:32am
The Relentless Eye:
Global Cell Phone Photography 2009Cell phone cameras are the relentless eye of the global simulacra. Simple and everywhere, cell phone cameras have transformed how photography is practiced. Helen Day Art Center announces the first of its kind international call to cell phone artists. We seek entries that reveal the creative mind through this ubiquitous medium for a ten-week exhibition opening September 25th, 2009. Entries will be juried by the acclaimed photographer, Eirik Johnson (www.eirikjohnson.com). For detailed information and submission guidelines visit us online at www.helenday.comDeadline for submissions is August 31, 2009.
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Let People Know Your Work is Made in the USA

Posted by Michelle Sholund on May 20, 2009 at 9:17pm
Let people know your work is made in the USA!Do you get people asking if you are a local artist or if your work is Made in the USA? If you are a local artist and the materials you use are from the good 'ol US of A, you need to let people know it.In today's market there is a HUGE demand for locally made products - honey, produce, gifts with local flair such as souvenirs, recycled nostalgic crafts, culture influenced art and crafts.... The tourism industry - which is profitable in any market - is one many artist/crafts people are targeting and getting their name out there regarding their homegrown work. Pottery made locally with hometown names on them, Christmas ornaments, rag rugs, purses, recycled jewelry (like earrings made from local sea glass) - they are all in high demand. Why? Because consumers are more likely now than before to want to support people who do create items Made in the USA. With many toys made in China being recalled, USA jobs going over seas, are all pushes to drive more Americans to buy local in order to support the American economy. Inform anyone willing to listen that you are a local artist and supporting local artists (with items made in the USA) also helps build and is an investment in local economies.How can you show that your work is made locally or made in the USA? The easiest thing to do is have an 8x11 sign (bigger might be better) in your booth stating "My art is PROUDLY made in the USA" or "Locally Made Products Sold Here". Sometimes the sign alone will draw people in to see get a better look at what you make. Another idea is to make (or use) labels and use them as apart of your pricing stickers/hang tags. Try displaying a few small American flags with a tag stating Made in the USA. Put Made in the USA on all your promo material - websites (every page), business cards (on the back if you don't have room on the front), and on brochures or fliers that you give out to people for your up and coming shows.Of course this can help with Memorial Day events and the weekend shows leading up to Independance Day, this is something that should be done year around to remind the public that it is important to buy items made in the USA.Michelle Sholundwww.quickcraftartisttips.blogspot.comCome visit my website, www.bythebaybotanicals.com
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our paintout in October

Posted by Sarah A. (Sally) Hedges on March 22, 2009 at 6:00pm
Hi We have a small gallery in Martinsville, IN and are having a paintout with some great prizes if anyone interested here is info and registration.50th Anniversary Fall Folliage Festival Paint OutSponsored by ArtWorks, Art League and Arts CouncilOctober 3, 2009This contest is open to artists of all ages, whether amateur or professional. Using their own supplies, participants create original artwork in any medium listed below. The entry fee is $25.00 for adults, payable before September 15, 2009 . Children 12 & Under, and Age 13 to 16, may enter free of charge. All artists, whatever their age, must pre-register to participate. monetary awards and ribbons are as follows, 1st place $200.00, 2nd place $175.00, 3rd place $125.00, in each category. One Best of Show overall, $500.00. Prizes are donated by local merchants.NO ONE MAY REGISTER THE DAY OF THE CONTEST. The contest will be held, rain or shine. If the contest is cancelled for reasons beyond our control, registration fees will not be refunded, but may be applied to the next scheduled painting event, the 50th Anniversary Fall Foliage Festival paint out is October 3, 2009.CONTEST GUIDELINESRegister before September 15, 2009 using the form below.This form is NOT an electronic registration. In order to register, you must print the form, filling out the information completely, and mail or bring in form to ArtWorks with payment of the registration fee.1. Upon arrival (at ArtWorks 147 N. Jefferson), artists must check-in and have their pads/canvasses, etc. stamped before beginning work. Canvasses may be prepped but otherwise must be blank. UNSTAMPED WORK WILL NOT BE JUDGED.2. Adult entries are divided by media. Artists may register in multiple categories and may create more than one work, but may SUBMIT ONLY ONE WORK FOR JUDGING.Children judged by age group.3. Artists provide their own easels for displaying their work for the judges. Work should not be signed, framed or matted for judging.4. All artwork submitted must be original, and must be done outside between 7am and 2pm. All art must be done in or around Martinsville. All work submitted must be created the day of the contest.5. Artwork to be turned in for judging by 2pm. Judging from 2:15 until 3:30.The award ceremony will begin between 3:30pm and 4:00pm.6. Failure to honor contest guidelines or follow ArtWorks directives may disqualify an artist from participating in the judging.Participants are asked to bring their own lunch. Drinks and snackProvided.REGISTRATION FORMName _______________________________________________Address______________________________________________City,State, Zip_________________________________________Email:_______________________________________________Phone______________________________Fee paid$_____________Registration Fee is $25.00 for adults, children and 13-16 free.Check or money order should be made payable to ArtWorks of Martinsville Registration fees are not refundable.Please Check Appropriate Category of Entry:_____Adult/Oil _____Adult/Acrylic____ Adult/Watercolor____ Adult/Pastel____Child 12 & Under (any media) _____Teen 13-16 (any media)Mail completed registration form and fee, if applicable, to:ArtWorks of Martinsville147 N. Jefferson St.Martinsville, IN 46151765-342-2320
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